Good morning, All,
Let me correct something about our meeting on July 26th, 2023.
There is only one item I did not bring as evidence to the meeting and that was not specifically brought because Charlotte has forgotten she did it and she would have tried to rip it up or take it, the not remembering or forgetting about things of concern. It has been stated that this has happened recently on other items. It was noted from one meeting to another about words were changed and reflected on the same subject to be completely opposite from statements earlier in the day. (Just asking.)
All my other evidence was presented and All of you except Shaw agreed there were problems. Madonna you also left and did not hear things either. You were so nervously watching your watch to pick up your child on time, you were not paying attention. So, the two of you are not in any position to make statements. You were not in attendance or absently in attendance. Mom's do that sometimes.
So, the only 2 that were in attendance was Retta and Laura, WHO BOTH agreed there were many problems and was going on for at least 2-3 years. Retta resigned knowing or suspecting what was in the future to come. She did not want to deal with this "shit." end quote.
The evidence is present an accounted for AND ALL of you know it. Hiding it and not disclosing is against this organization and against all morals and ethics. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. From the GOOD BOOK.

Also, if you were acting in the best interest of the Community, WHY would any of you agree to Sign the I shall not tell or disclose list that was passed while Mark was away. Did you not think that by not disclosing what you are talking about in a meeting, WHICH you represent the Associations, should not be told to the people you pledged to take care of.
Remember this is a 503 C organization governed by the IRS. Mo. Condominium ACT, REAL ESTATE Commission, HUD, FHA, VA, Consumer Protection ACT. Secretary Of State. You do not have to be licensed to by liable for your ACTIONS.

Anything you do, touch or act upon from spending money, to changing things has to be given to the membership, ALL of it. There are no Secrets dealings behind the backs. IT is the organizations money and community. Not yours, you as a voted in Trustee must, must share all information.
Plus, any big expenditures are to be voted by the membership on how it is ti be spent. (in the by-laws).
Also, since there is a do not tell if there is a referral fee or gift given, that also has to be disclosed. That is towards the bottom of the list also. This is a Charity 503C organization. That means it's a social, NON-PROFIT organization. WE are to use NON-Profit contractors and workers to preform work for the community. Social does not mean party time for the trustees. It means we have common areas, party walls, community rec facilities, walkways, grass areas, lakes. Therefore, ALL parts of Autumn Lakes are for the Members and by the Members not the Trustees. or Board of Managers or the Board of Directors as mentioned throughout all the Rules, Regs, Covenants, and By-Laws which RUN with the LAND not with who is sitting at that table.
Also, when you want to make changes to all of the above-mentioned documents, it has to be voted on, filed and recorded at the courthouse, per legal statute.

This community with all it;' s written rules, regs, covenants, restrictions and by-laws were specifically set up to protect the community from abuse of power, self-interest, lack of interest, self-promotion, and tyrannical acts that affect this community whether it is through spending unwisely monies or ruining the atmosphere or landscape of this once beautiful community.

Laura Farkas being on the board for almost 20 years knows and SHE promised to resign on July 26th., not that day but soon. She knows what is going on and has been going on and stated how bad it had gotten and is full well of the ramifications that can happen. When there is blatant mismanagement not only currently but in the past by selected persons, one being gone and one still present for the last 7 to 10 years, Remember, there is no statute of limitations when involving things like this. Just look at and read the Headline news every day.

Just a recap, this is a 503C Organization that is supposed to use not for profit vendors or volunteer organizations, in the By-Laws, who do community service and the big part is the Books are supposed to be Balance out, every year in December as stated in our By-Laws and not have to draw out of reserves for all their monthly needs. Money in and money out without reserves. Balanced Budgets so we keep our tax status as a 503C organization. On a personal note, I have run a 503C organization of much larger membership and followed the law, shared everything from every meeting and balanced the books, always. FULL Communications on everything to ALL members not a select few. The organization worked like clockwork and everyone was in attendance and supported all of our efforts. None of this hide behind the backs, secrecy, non-disclosures of relationships or referrals with vendors or contractors. When contractors refuse to work in or for a community, there is a PROBLEM. Find it, resolve it and MOVE on.

AS always in the best interest of Autumn Lakes and our whole Community not a select few,
Jerris Collins-Ruth